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Green Bay Packers: 5 games that will define their 2018 season

By Brian Sampson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 15: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings reaches for a first down while being tackled by Lenzy Pipkins #41 of the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of the game on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 15: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings reaches for a first down while being tackled by Lenzy Pipkins #41 of the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of the game on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 22: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons signals a first down in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 22: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons signals a first down in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

2. Week 14 vs Atlanta Falcons

The Packers have struggled with the Atlanta Falcons in recent memory, having lost their last three games dating back to 2016. In fact, the Packers haven’t beaten Atlanta since 2014.

That will need to change this year, as the Packers get Atlanta at home. As was previously stated in the five keys to success for the Packers in 2018, they must protect Lambeau Field in order to have any chance at returning to the playoffs. They already have more than a few tough games on the road and need to take advantage of their home field.

Right before this game, the Packers have a very winnable game against the Arizona Cardinals. Following it, they play the Chicago Bears (away), New York Jets (away) and Detroit Lions (home). If Green Bay can sneak this one away from the Falcons, it could give them at least a five-game win streak and loads of momentum heading into the playoffs.

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